Medication Aide (MA) | Long Term Care | PRN

Avera St. Luke's; Aberdeen (SD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Job summary

Avera Mother Joseph Manor Retirement Community in Aberdeen, SD, is seeking a PRN CNA/Medication Aide to assist residents with daily living activities and essential care duties in a respectful, compassionate environment.

Role includes taking vitals, assisting with bathing and grooming, and documenting care under a licensed nurse's supervision. The position supports residents' safety and comfort, with flexible 6pm-9pm shifts and rotating weekends/holidays.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• CNA license active within 120 days.
• Medication Aide license active within 120 days.
• Less than 1 year experience in long-term care encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living.
• Take vitals (BP, pulse, temp, respiration, weight) and document.
• Assist with bathing, dressing, feeding, and repositioning.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and respectful environment for residents.
• Restock supplies and support nursing staff as needed.
• Provide emotional and spiritual support to families.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Listening

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)

Medication Aide License

Job description

Location:Avera Mother Joseph Manor Retirement CommunityWorker Type:PRNWork Shift:Primarily evenings with rotating weekends and holidays (United States of America)Pay Range:The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.$20.75 - $27.50Position HighlightsSchedule:PRN as Needed6pm-9pmYou Belong at AveraBe part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.A Brief OverviewAccountable for preparing, administering and documenting medication administration in accordance with established policy and procedure under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Provides age appropriate personal care to residents and maintains a sanitary, orderly and attractive environment.What you will doProvides assistance to residents with their activities of daily living.Performs routine duties and non-routine duties as directed by nursing staff. This may includes but not limited to assisting patients with bathing and dressing needs, shaving, oral hygiene, bed making, transfers into and out of bed, repositioning, toileting needs, serving and collecting food trays, encouraging and/or assisting with feeding, answering call lights, insuring a clean environment, transporting patients upon admission and dismissal, assisting with ambulation and orienting/reorienting of resident to the facility environment to insure resident safety.Performs blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration and weight. Documents concise and factual information on the appropriate forms.Performs or assists residents in performing specific medical care activities in accordance with established policy and procedure to contribute to the patient's plan of care. This includes assisting residents in performing restorative exercises, collecting specimens as directed by nursing staff. Assessing and documenting completed cares. Provide feedback to nursing staff immediately on status or changes in patient conditions, pain management, and other important concerns.Assists with restocking supplies and maintaining appropriate work environment in unit including cleaning procedures.Participates in providing emotional and spiritual support for families.Complies with all aspects of resident rights including confidentiality and privacy. Report all allegations of resident abuse or misappropriation of resident property.Understanding and following established policy and procedures related to fire, tornado, evacuation, disaster plan, universal precautions, infection control procedures, hazardous and chemical communication program. Maintains an environment that is clean and safe for all residents, families and staff.Prepares, administers and documents medication administration in accordance with established policy and procedure under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Documents reasons prescibed medication are not administered and reports this to the charge nurse.Essential QualificationsThe individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:High School or GED EquivalentCertified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice within 120 Days andMedication Aide - Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice within 120 DaysPreferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:Less than 1 year Experience in Long Term Care, housekeeping, dietary, laundry or activities.Expectations and StandardsCommitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.Maintain confidentiality.Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].